Tear Aid Eye Drop
Rs.65for 1 bottle(s) (10 ml Eye Drop each)
food interaction for Tear Aid
alcohol interaction for Tear Aid
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lactation interaction for Tear Aid
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
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Information regarding the use of Tear Aid Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Tear Aid Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Tear Aid
Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp)(1.4% w/v)
Uses
Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp) is used in the treatment of dry eyes.
How it works
Polyvinyl alcohol, a nonionic surfactant, is used as a stabilising agent, lubricant and as an agent to increase viscosity in pharmaceutical manufacturing. In eye preparations, polyvinyl alcohol is used to increase the viscosity and thereby prolonging contact time of the active ingredient with the eye. It is often found in artificial tears preparations for dry eye and in contact lens solutions.
Common side effects
Blurred vision, Burning sensation in eye, Stinging sensation
Povidone Iodine(0.6% w/v)
Uses
Povidone Iodine is used to prevent Wound infection.
How it works
Povidone Iodine is an antiseptic. It kills harmful infection causing microorganisms. This is how it works to prevent and treat infections.
Common side effects
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
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Expert advice FOR Tear Aid
- Your doctor has prescribed Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp) to treat dry eye disease.
- It stabilizes the natural tear film and maintains necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
- May require long-term use.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution of this medicine.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Frequently asked questions FOR Tear Aid
Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp)
Q. What is Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp) used for?
Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp) is an artificial substitute for tears. It is used as a lubricant for dry eyes. It is also used for the temporary relief of burning, irritation and/or discomfort due to dryness of eyes. Moreover, it is used to lubricate soft or rigid gas permeable contact lenses. It is also indicated to relieve dryness, irritation and discomfort that may be associated with lens wear.
Q. What are the side effects of Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp)?
You may experience visual disturbances and eye discharge while using this medicine. Some other side effects of this medicine include redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning and discomfort, eyelid swelling and itching of the eye. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.
Q. How should Polyvinyl Alcohol (Including Pvp) be stored?
Store at or below 25°C and out of the reach of children. Do not touch the tip of the container to any surface or eye(s). Replace the cap after every use. Remember not to use the eye drops after the expiry date or after 30 days of opening it.
Povidone Iodine
Q. Can I put Povidone Iodine on an open wound?
Povidone Iodine can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Povidone Iodine on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.
Q. Will Povidone Iodine solution stain my skin or clothes?
Povidone Iodine has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.
Q. Where can Povidone Iodine be used?
Povidone Iodine is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.